Color band colors for 1kΩ resistor

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the color band colors and associated values for a 1kΩ resistor, focusing on the interpretation of resistor color codes.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the format of resistor color codes and express confusion regarding the tolerance value associated with the resistor.

Discussion Status

Some participants provide links to external resources for further clarification on color codes, while others engage in light-hearted commentary. There is a recognition that the original problem does not require the tolerance value, which has been noted as a point of confusion.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of a hypothetical scenario involving 0Ω resistors, which may indicate a broader exploration of resistor characteristics beyond the original question.

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Homework Statement



What are the color band colors and associated band values for a 1kΩ resistor


The Attempt at a Solution


resistor color codes are read like so:
ab*10^c±tol
1kΩ=10*10^2
a=1, b=0, 10=c

Now I get confused. What should the tol be?
 
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And just in case you have other questions about the color codes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_color_code#Resistor_color_coding

Hey! Is this some kind of joke?

0-ohm.jpg

A 0Ω resistor, marked with a single black band.​

hmmmm... Sure would make the homework helper's jobs a lot easier. :-p

"I have a circuit with 6 resistors in parallel and 3 resistors in series, all are zero ohms. How do I find the equivalent resistance?"
 
pyroknife said:

Homework Statement



What are the color band colors and associated band values for a 1kΩ resistor


The Attempt at a Solution


resistor color codes are read like so:
ab*10^c±tol
1kΩ=10*10^2
a=1, b=0, 10=c

Now I get confused. What should the tol be?

tol = Tolerance. The problem did not ask for the tolerance, so you can ignore that for this problem.
 

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